PHIL316 - Studies in Medieval Philosophy

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Academic Year 2000/2001

Studies in Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 316 SP

Crosslistings:
COL 294
MDST 316
RELI 316

Clusters:
Christian Studies

This seminar is devoted to a close reading of texts by philosophers of the early and high Middle Ages. Portions of Dante's DIVINE COMEDY will be read concurrently with selections from Thomas's SUMMA as an example of the poetic use of philosophical ideas. Attention will be paid to the cultural contexts of our readings.

MAJOR READINGS

Readings change from year to year.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short papers (3-5 pp.) will fall due during the term, plus one longer paper (7-12 pp.) which will fall due at the beginning of exam week.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Permission to join this seminar will automatically be granted to students who have had an introductory philosophy course OR a course in the history of Christian thought (e.g. RELI217) OR a course in medieval history. Others must receive specific permission from the instructor. All students other than COL majors must register for A-F grading mode.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Crites,Stephen D.

Times: ..T.T.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: BTFDA414

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)

SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 4 Jr. non-major: 4 SO: 4 FR: 3

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning, Writing

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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001